Key Verse:

“As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.”

— Psalm 84:6–7

Rooted Truth:

God doesn’t waste our valleys—He transforms them into testimonies that refresh others and glorify Him.

Faith Story:

Fanny Crosby, blinded as an infant, could have lived her life in bitterness. Instead, she penned over 8,000 hymns, including Blessed Assurance and To God Be the Glory. Her valley became a fountain of worship that has refreshed believers for generations.

She once wrote:

“If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.”

Her valley became her ministry. In the same way, our darkest places can become the very testimony God uses to bring life to others.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Genesis 50:20 – “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good…”

2 Corinthians 1:4 – “…so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction…”

Romans 8:18 – “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed…”

Daily Practice:

Write down one valley you’ve walked through. Then write how God met you there. Consider sharing that testimony with someone who may need encouragement today.

Daily Prayer:

Lord, thank You that You never waste my pain. Turn my valleys into springs that refresh others. Let my story be a testimony of Your faithfulness and strength. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• How has God used your valleys to strengthen your faith?

• Who might be encouraged by hearing how God met you in a hard place?

• How does your story bring glory to God?

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Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith